At START Hack 2025, we posed an ambitious challenge: help us take the Helbling Voice Assistant to the next level. In just 36 hours, 19 teams dove into coding, designing, and problem-solving - all with one shared mission: to refine a voice assistant that can handle real-world environments, from noisy hotel lobbies to bustling offices.
The results? Nothing short of inspiring.
Real Engineering, Real Impact
“We picked Helbling because it felt like one of the most technical and ambitious cases. It required real engineering thinking and problem-solving under pressure – exactly what we were looking for.”
– Rodrigo Tari, Hackcelerate
The Helbling Voice Assistant challenge was far more than just a theoretical exercise. Teams tackled real-world problems such as background noise, accurately detecting user intent, and ensuring smooth voice interactions. In the end, the creativity and depth of the solutions were truly impressive. Even better, the Helbling Voice Assistant made significant progress and is now drawing interest from industries where dependable, hands-free communication is essential.
A Big Win for Hackcelerate
Their solution stood out for its impressive ability to deliver clear, noise-resilient voice interactions with minimal latency. Even more remarkable, their fully local and innovative approach shows strong potential for real-world scalability.
We see exciting opportunities for applying this technology in sectors like hospitality and healthcare, where fast, hands-free communication can make a meaningful difference.
Looking Ahead
The success of START Hack 2025 showcases Helbling’s commitment to pushing technological boundaries - and we’re not stopping here. If you’re exploring voice-first solutions in complex, noisy, or hands-on environments, get in touch! We’re excited to collaborate on demanding use cases that bring real value.
